At this moment, inside the Lord's manor—
A small kerosene lamp cast its dim yellow glow across the room.
Miu Keke sat at the table, staring helplessly at the few packets of pickles and steamed buns laid before her.Even though she understood perfectly well that this territory was still in its early construction phase—and that food scarcity was inevitable…
The sight before her was still hard to accept.
Chen Han stood nearby, and when he saw her expression, he forced an embarrassed smile.
"Sorry… this is all we've got for now. I hope you don't mind too much."
Miu Keke's lips curled into a soft smile as she replied lightly,"It's fine. Like I said earlier—as long as I can fill my stomach, nothing else really matters."
With that, she tore open the plastic packet of pickles and poured all of the pickles and juice onto a steamed bun she had split in half—transforming it into a very simple pickled-vegetable sandwich.
Then, with her cherry-like lips, she took a cautious little bite.
It was worth mentioning—
After completing one's Awakening, every new Lord would receive a personal storage space, much like a spatial pouch.It could hold a limited amount of items and tools, and the space would expand as the Lord's level increased.
Inside this special space, time came to a complete stop; no matter how long an item was stored, its quality would never deteriorate.
So there would never be situations like "a loaf of French bread hard enough to be used as a weapon," as was rumored in certain countries.
Yet judging from the way Miu Keke's brows creased ever so slightly, the pickle sandwich tasted far worse than she expected.
Chen Han imitated her, making his own version and taking a bite.
It was edible, technically—but the flavor was so atrocious that if he had to choose between "tasty" and "difficult to swallow," he would choose "extremely difficult to swallow" without hesitation.
As the saying goes: you can't fight well on an empty stomach.
Chen Han knew his strength was still lacking, and he would need to rely on Miu Keke as his primary combat power for now.
He had to improve their food situation—fast—if he wanted her to maintain peak condition.
Thinking of this, he quickly handed her a cup of water, apologizing,"Sorry… After midnight, once I receive the 200 construction points, I'll build you a proper canteen!"
Miu Keke took the cup, drank a few sips, then smiled gently."Alright. Thank you, Master."
Since the improvised pickle sandwiches were simply too awful, neither of them bothered chewing.They swallowed in haste and ended that meal as quickly as possible.
Looking at each other's messy, disheveled appearance, the two couldn't help but laugh.
After the meal, Chen Han checked the system time—it was already ten at night.
Lord Regulations clearly stated that during the Seven-Day Trial, if a new Lord successfully repelled a Void Creature invasion, then for the next twelve hours, no additional attacks would occur.
This knowledge made him exhale in relief.
At least for now, he could relax a little and enjoy a rare moment of peace.
Just then—
Miu Keke suddenly flickered like a ghost and appeared at his side in an instant.
Her lips curled upward, her hands tucked beneath her chin as she rested her elbows on the table, wearing a sly, playful smile.
With a sweet, youthful voice, she whispered:
"So, as my master, Brother Chen Han… shouldn't you pay me a reward for helping you eliminate those Void Creatures?"
Chen Han's mouth twitched."Reward? You're not thinking—"
Before he could finish, Miu Keke cut him off with a seductive smile.
"Senior, I'm sure you understand what I mean.Good thing you upgraded the Lord's manor earlier—the environment's much nicer now."
Chen Han's lips twitched again.
No wonder she had insisted on upgrading the manor the moment she arrived.Was it really just because she wanted a nicer place…?
Obviously, when a Lord was just starting out, the manor was the least useful building—survival mattered far more than having a comfortable bedroom.
Seeing Chen Han fall silent, Miu Keke pressed her lips together and laughed.
"Senior, your eyes are saying something else entirely. Don't bother arguing with me!"
"I—I wasn't! I didn't!" Chen Han protested immediately.
Miu Keke's smile deepened—elegant, mischievous, and wicked."You think I'll believe that?"
"I didn't! I swear! And you better be careful—I could sue you for slander!"
Miu Keke winked at him playfully."According to the laws of us succubi, any man who lies must go to jail."
Chen Han stared at her in disbelief."You succubi don't even have men!"
Miu Keke raised a finger and gently pressed it against his lips.
"You boys really don't know how to take care of yourselves. Your lips are all dry and cracked.But don't worry… I can be your lip balm—"
——The next morning.
Sunlight from the endless void streamed through the window, falling onto Chen Han's face.
He slowly opened his eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling.
The scene before him felt both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time, making him pause for a moment.
Then he quickly remembered.
"Oh, right… I completed my Awakening yesterday. I'm in the middle of the Seven-Day Trial…"
He let out a big yawn and stretched, only to feel a deep soreness radiating through his body.
The pain seemed to seep straight from his bones, making him suck in a sharp breath.
"Damn… that almost killed me…" he muttered through gritted teeth.
He inhaled slowly, and a faint, pleasant fragrance drifted into his lungs, clearing his mind instantly.
When he turned his head, he saw Miu Keke's beautiful face—with a soft, rosy blush still lingering on her cheeks.
He reached out and gently stroked her pink hair, a faint smile forming on his lips.
Sensing his movement, Miu Keke—who had been pretending to sleep—opened her eyes.A hint of playful mischief shimmered in her gaze.
"Senior, what's wrong?"
"Sorry, did I wake you? No wonder your name is Keke—you really are too cute."
"Hmph! You're good with words… but I only like men who tell the truth."